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Aortic Valve Replacement in the Moderately Elevated Risk Patient: A Population-Based Analysis of Outcomes
Conclusions This population-based contemporary assessment suggests moderate-risk patients undergoing AVR experience favorable outcomes. Although increasing PROM is important in preoperative evaluation of risk, preexisting pulmonary hypertension and indication for operation are among other factors that should be considered as TAVR expands into this group of patients.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - June 17, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Branched Endovascular Therapy of the Distal Aortic Arch: Preliminary Results of the Feasibility Multicenter Trial of the Gore Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis
Conclusions Total endovascular repair of distal zone 2 arch aortic aneurysms can be achieved with a novel branched arch endograft. Future studies will evaluate the feasibility of this approach for aneurysms encompassing the brachiocephalic trunk and left carotid artery.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - June 2, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Outcomes on Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices: A Single Institutional 9-Year Experience
Conclusions These data indicate excellent survival for BTT and DT patients on long-term LVAD support. However, for LVAD therapy to become a plausible alternative to heart transplantation, we need to further decrease the incidence of postoperative complications.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 9, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Validation of the European Multicenter Study on Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (E-CABG) Bleeding Severity Definition
Conclusions The E-CABG bleeding severity classification seems to be a valuable tool in the assessment of the severity and prognostic effect of perioperative bleeding in cardiac operations.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Moderate Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation After Posterolateral Myocardial Infarction in Sheep Alters Left Ventricular Shear but Not Normal Strain in the Infarct and Infarct Borderzone
Conclusions Moderate CIMR alters radial circumferential shear strain after posterolateral MI in sheep. Further studies are needed to determine the effect of shear strain on myocyte hypertrophy and the effect of mitral repair on myocardial strain.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 8, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Mechanical Versus Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients Aged 40 to 70 Years: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Publication date: Available online 12 January 2016 Source:The Annals of Thoracic Surgery Author(s): James J. Wu, Michael Seco, James B. Edelman, Guy D. Eslick, Michael K. Wilson, Michael P. Vallely, Michael J. Byrom, Paul G. Bannon Prosthetic valve choice for middle-aged adults undergoing aortic valve replacement is a complex decision. Database searches identified 13 studies comparing mechanical and bioprosthetic valves in aortic valve replacement patients aged 40 to 70 years. No significant difference was found at 15 years for survival, freedom from stroke, and freedom from endocarditis. Mechanical valves were a...
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

European Multicenter Registry for the Performance of the Chimney/Snorkel Technique in the Treatment of Aortic Arch Pathologic Conditions
Conclusions The chimney technique in the aortic arch proved highly and predictably successful, with a low rate of reinterventions.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Prior Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Conclusions For patients with prior coronary artery bypass graft surgery and aortic stenosis, TAVR offers a significant morbidity advantage and a strong trend toward improved survival over SAVR at 1 year.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 15, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Left Subclavian Arterial Coverage and Stroke During Thoracic Aortic Endografting: A Systematic Review
We report a systematic review of 63 studies comprising more than 3,000 patients. We conclude that stroke risk after TEVAR is increased by LSA coverage, and that LSA revascularization reduces stroke risk. LSA revascularization may lower the rate of posterior stroke. TEVAR for aneurysm is associated with increased stroke risk compared to TEVAR for dissection.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - November 17, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Moderate Versus Deep Hypothermia With Unilateral Selective Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion for Acute Type A Dissection
Conclusions Moderate HCA with uSACP is an effective circulation management strategy that provides excellent cerebral and visceral protection during emergent ATAAD repair. In the setting of antegrade cerebral perfusion, deep hypothermia does not provide any additional benefit.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 30, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

What Is the Role of Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery in High-Risk Patients? A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
Conclusions Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery is a safe and comparable alternative to standard sternotomy in patients at high risk, with similar early mortality and repair rate and better postoperative outcomes, although a longer cardiopulmonary bypass time is required.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 24, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Intermediate Clinical and Hemodynamic Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Conclusions Our data show that TAVI has good early and intermediate-term clinical and hemodynamic outcomes in high-risk or inoperable patients with severe symptomatic aortic valve stenosis. PVL of any grade has a significant impact on survival.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 24, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Aortic Root Replacement in Octogenarians Offers Acceptable Perioperative and Late Outcomes
Conclusions Octogenarians can safely undergo aortic root replacement with moderately worse but acceptable perioperative mortality and late survival. Further studies are necessary to determine which subset of octogenarians are at the highest operative risk and may benefit from a conservative approach.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 17, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Predicted Risk of Mortality, Transfusion, and Postoperative Outcomes in Isolated Primary Valve Operations
Conclusions Increased PROM yielded higher risks of transfusion. Postoperative outcomes were worse in patients who received a transfusion. This study suggests that the association between transfusion and clinical outcomes may be partly explained by the higher PROM among patients who ultimately received transfusions.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 17, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Left Subclavian Artery Fenestration: A Novel Treatment Strategy for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection
Conclusions The LSA fenestration technique during total arch replacement combined with stented elephant trunk implantation for acute type A aortic dissection is reliable and effective for patients who have no dissection at the LSA. Furthermore, because the simplified surgical procedure largely shortens the time of operation, it effectively improves the patient’s prognosis.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - September 5, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

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